Mongolia is 18th largest country in the world by land mass. It is unique, however, in that over half its three million population live in its capital city. The large-scale migration to Ulaanbaatar, literally doubling its population, has occurred relatively recently and has resulted in ongoing social and infrastructure pressures.

Mongolia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs D.Tsogtbaatar is making an official visit to China from 3 to 5 December at the invitation of of his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. It is the Mongolian minister’s first visit to China since the new government in Mongolia was established in October.

Former sumo wrestler ‘Asashoryu’ D.Davgadorj is the one who started Mongolia’s domination in Japanese professional sumo. Currently, D.Davgadorj is working as an advisor to Mongolian President Kh.Battulga.

Earlier today (4 December), Ulaanbaatar City Council approved the budget for 2018. At its second irregular meeting, the council discussed the bill for the 2018 city budget, along with a plan for land utilization and privatisation to be undertaken next year.

Belarus and Mongolia should intensify bilateral cooperation, Belarus Prime Minister Andrei Kobyakov said as he met with Mongolia Deputy Prime Minister U.Enkhtuvshin.

Nearly 1,200 North Koreans living in the country wedged between Russia and China must now pack their bags as Mongolia enforces tough United Nations sanctions severely curbing trade with Pyongyang.

The New Year celebrations are fast approaching. In Mongolia there will be a four-day holiday from 29 December until 2 January.

Earlier today (4 December), Mongolian doctors made an announcement requesting people to remain indoors because of high levels of air pollution in some parts of Ulaanbaatar.

International Master of Sport M.Ankhtsetseg has become the first Mongolian athlete to win a medal at the World Weightlifting Championships.

A 3.9 magnitude earthquake shook Mongolia’s South Gobi Province on Saturday.